Cut 1 (25) “I’m Emelie Gunn.”

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Nine state champions will be crowned the next three days, as the state football championships take place in the Superdome. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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This cold blast of air could produce some wintry precipitation tonight and into Friday morning for sections of southeast Louisiana.  Kelley Ray has more…

Cut 3  (31) “I’m Kelley Ray.”  

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The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time but can often be overwhelming, causing seasonal depression. Our Lady of the Lake Psychiatric Nurse Glenda Natale says this time of year, they receive more calls for help dealing with the holiday blues. She says we live in a perfectionist society….

Cut 4  (09) “is about”

Natale says people who feel like they don’t have a strong support system are at a higher risk for developing holiday depression. She suggests getting out to volunteer or befriending a neighbor, rather than dwelling on past memories with people who are no longer with you.

Cut 5  (10)  “of happiness”

Natale says the weather also plays a part in holiday depression with temperatures getting cold and rainy and it gets darker much earlier. She says it’s important to contact your doctor if you continue to have unrelenting thoughts.

Cut 6 (11) “that rut” 

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The 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl—L-H-S-A-A Prep Classic begins today and runs through Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Nine state champions will be crowned over the next three days and Association Executive Director Eddie Bonine says they anticipate several close games

Cut 7 (12)  “good attendance”

The first game today is between traditional One-A powers West St. John and Kentwood. At 3:30 it’s Lafayette Christian against Ascension Catholic. Bonine says L-C-A has never played for a state championship and Ascension Catholic will make history as soon as the game begins, because of its coach Drey Trosclair…

Cut 8 (12) “for everybody”

The final game of the night is Notre Dame versus Catholic High of New Iberia. The Pioneers from Crowley have won five state titles and Coach Lewis (Louie) Cook is coaching in his 11th state championship game in his Hall of Fame career

Cut 9 (06)  “the championship”

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The recent cold snap could bring southeast Louisiana some wintry precipitation tonight into Friday morning.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says even though the air temperature will stay above freezing, you may still see freezing precipitation…

Cut 10 (12)  “the surface.”

Keim says if there is wintry precipitation, it won’t be a statewide weather event…

Cut 11 (09) “first place.”

Keim says there may be isolated reports of icing in the area, but there aren’t any widespread expectations of icing conditions to bring power outages..

Cut 12 (12) “isolated areas.”

Sunny but still cold weather is expected to return by the weekend.  Temperatures will remain in the 50’s for the majority of the state.

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The New Orleans Saints are set to square off against the Atlanta Falcons tonight in a key NFC South showdown.  Quarterback Drew Brees says the short week can make it difficult to prepare, but he knows the Falcons will be ready with some new tricks up their sleeve…

Cut 13 (10) “to play.”

Brees says he has great respect for Atlanta’s secondary. He says the Saints passing game has to be top notch tonight because cornerback Desmond Trufant is back from his injury and will be on the field…

Cut 14 (10) “good corners.”

The Saints are nine and three while the Falcons come into the contest with a seven and five mark.  Brees knows the defense is what got the Falcons to the Super Bowl last year, and knows their defense will be flying around tonight…

Cut 15 (11) “ball security.”

Kickoff is tonight at 7:25 at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta. Saints running back Mark Ingram is listed as questionable with a toe injury.

Governor Edwards has established a seven member task force to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies.  They will review current polices, identify the most effective mode of training to prevent harassment and develop a protocol for new employees  The report must be submitted to the Governor no later than March 1.  This all comes after Governor Edwards staff member Johnny Anderson resigned following sexual harassment allegations…

A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make more money than female professors.  Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says the data is missing variables such as experience, education and other market factors. But she says additional research needs to be done when outside information is used…

Cut 7 (11)  “earn females” 

The embattled National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Friday if Congress doesn’t take some sort of action.  Congressman Clay Higgins says it’s time to get something done for homeowners.  The public is tired of the constant, “kicking the can down the road”…:

Cut 10 (10) “for a long time”

Higgins predicts there will be a brief extension to buy some time before it’s all said and done.

Central and south Louisiana are in store for rainy and cold conditions over the next couple of days.  By the weekend, skies will clear, but Phil Grigsby from the National Weather Service says you’ll still need warm clothing if you’re heading out…

Cut 5  (07)  “on Saturday.”

There are chances of a wintry mix late Thursday into Friday…

A recent study finds LSU male professors make dramatically more than their female counterparts. Michelle Southern has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

Governor Edwards has established a seven member task force to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies.  They will review current polices, identify the most effective mode of training to prevent harassment and develop a protocol for new employees  The report must be submitted to the Governor no later than March 1.  This all comes after Governor Edwards staff member Johnny Anderson resigned following sexual harassment allegations…

Central and south Louisiana are in store for heavy rains over the next couple of days.  An arctic cold front moved in yesterday plummeting temperatures and bringing a lot of moisture.  Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service says some may see a wintry mix Thursday night into Friday morning…

Cut 4  (09) “I-10″ 

The embattled National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Friday if Congress doesn’t take some sort of action. The House has already passed a five-year re-authorization of the NFIP, but the Senate is very wrapped up in dealing with the tax reform legislation right now. Lafayette Congressman Clay Higgins predicts there will be a brief extension to buy some time..:

Cut 9 (11)  “sent to them”

Central and south Louisiana are still seeing moderate precipitation after an arctic cold front moved in yesterday plummeting temperatures, bringing a lot of moisture.  Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service says the strong winds will drop the wind chill to near freezing…

Cut 3 (06) “as well.”

There is a chance of a wintry mix from Thursday night into Friday morning.

A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make significantly more than female professors.  The report took the total wages and calculated the average monthly pay of professors. Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says there are several factors involved, but it’s alarming that a male professor could make 20-thousand dollars a year more than a female doing the same job…

Cut 8 (09) “they do”

Louisiana’s Congressional delegation has been pushing for reforms in the National Flood Insurance Program that keep premiums affordable and don’t restrict coverage for flood-prone areas. The program will expire Friday if no action is taken.  Congressman Clay Higgins says he’s frustrated that residents are having to wait for answers…:

Cut 11 (09) “I’ll be surprised”

The latest cold snap has brought about the use of electric heaters and fireplaces once again.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says fire dangers increases with the use of those in places where Christmas decorations are up…

Cut 13 (11)  “more rapidly.”

There were 46 fire related deaths last year in Louisiana. Browning says that number will increase this year, even though his department educates the public on fire safety…

Congressman Ralph Abraham says he has received assurances from Governor Edwards to keep the LSU Health Medical School in Shreveport open.  Edwards says his administration has worked for more than a year to provide quality medical care to northwest Louisiana, and they are looking to improve the access to health care in the region.  LSU officials and hospital representatives are negotiating with Ochsner (oxner) Health System to take over as hospital manager.

Louisiana is experiencing some of the coldest weather we have seen in a while.  Don Molino has more on the chilling news…

Cut 1 (27) “I’m Don Molino.”

The embattled National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Friday if Congress doesn’t take some sort of action. Congressman Clay Higgins hopes they will be able to come up with something to give home owners information on flood-insurance coverage and rates. He says the public is tired of the constant, “kicking the can down the road”…:

Cut 10 (10) “for a long time.”

You may be thinking about using heaters and fireplaces to keep you warm now that winter weather has arrived.  The chances for house fires increases, especially if proper precautions are not followed.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it’s not advisable to use space heaters for an extended period of time, but if you do…

Cut 12 (09) “night long.”

Louisiana is experiencing some of the coldest weather we have seen in a while.  Don Molino has more on the chilling news…

Cut 1 (27) “I’m Don Molino.”

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A recent study finds LSU male professors make dramatically more than their female counterparts. Michelle Southern has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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Central and southern Louisiana are in store for heavy rains over the next couple of days.  An arctic cold front moved in yesterday plummeting temperatures and bringing a lot of moisture.  Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service says the strong winds will drop the wind chill to near freezing…

Cut 3 (06) “as well.”

As the cold air continues making a push south, Grigsby says some people may see a wintry mix Thursday night into Friday morning…

Cut 4  (09) “I-10″ 

The weekend will be clear, but Grigsby says you still will need warm clothing if you’re heading out during this extended cold period…

Cut 5  (07)  “on Saturday.”

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A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make significantly more than female professors, in some cases a difference of 20 to 30 thousand dollars a year. Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says these numbers are preliminary but noteworthy.

Cut 6 (11)  “wage gap.”

A spokesman for LSU says the data used in the report is missing variables such as some salary offers being based on experience, education and other market factors. Cheng says additional research needs to be done where outside factors are considered but these numbers are correct.

Cut 7 (11)  “earn females” 

The report took the total wages and calculated the average monthly pay of professors. Cheng says there are many factors that go into each teacher’s salary, but it’s alarming that a male professor could make 20-thousand dollars more than a female doing the same job. She says they plan to dive deeper into these numbers.

Cut 8 (09) “they do”

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The embattled National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Friday if Congress doesn’t take some sort of action. The House has already passed a five-year re-authorization of the NFIP, but the Senate is very wrapped up in dealing with the tax reform legislation right now. Congressman Clay Higgins predicts there will be a brief extension to buy some time..:

Cut 9 (11)  “sent to them”

Higgins hopes they will be able to come up with something soon, to give home owners some certainty about flood-insurance coverage and rates. He knows there is a lot of activity taking place on Capitol Hill right now, but the public is tired of the constant, “kicking the can down the road”…:

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You may be thinking about using heaters and fireplaces to keep you warm now that winter weather has arrived.  The chances for house fires increases, especially if proper precautions are not followed.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it’s not advisable to use space heaters for an extended period of time, but if you do…

Cut 12 (09) “night long.”

Browning says there’s added concern because many homes have Christmas decorations up…

Cut 13 (11)  “more rapidly.”

There were 46 fire related deaths last year in Louisiana. Browning says that number will increase this year, even though his department educates the public on fire safety…

Cut 14 (12) “to Christmas.”

He says the first line of defense for a house fire anytime of year is working smoke alarms.

Central and south Louisiana are in store for heavy rains over the next couple of days.  An arctic cold front moved in yesterday plummeting temperatures and bringing a lot of moisture.  The weekend will be clear, but Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service says you still will need warm clothing if you’re heading out during this extended cold period…

Cut 5  (07)  “on Saturday.”

There is also a chance for wintry precipitation on Thursday night north of I-10.

You may be thinking about using heaters and fireplaces to keep you warm. The chances for house fires increases, especially if proper precautions are not followed. There were 46 fire related deaths last year in Louisiana. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says that number will increase this year, even though his department educates the public on fire safety…

Cut 14 (12) “to Christmas.”

Louisiana’s Medicaid program is spending at a slower pace than expected.  The forecast shows they may spend as much as 650-million-dollars less, which could give the program a surplus in six months.  30-million-dollars of that money would go to a state general fund surplus that could be spent elsewhere in state government…

A recent study finds LSU male professors make dramatically more than their female counterparts. Michelle Southern has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

Louisiana is experiencing a blustery and raw day, and it’s going to be like this at least for the short term. Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service in Slidell says some of us may see a wintry mix Thursday night into Friday morning…:
Cut 4 (09) “I-10″
The weekend will be clear, but Grigsby says you’ll still be bundling up.

When it comes to keeping your house warm, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says this time of year, there is an added concern for heating your house, the use of Christmas trees. He says to be cognizant of those while they are used:
Cut 13 (11) “more rapidly”
He says you should never have a space heater near a Christmas tree.

The embattled National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Friday if Congress doesn’t take some sort of action. The House has already passed a five-year re-authorization of the NFIP, but the Senate is very wrapped up in dealing with the tax reform legislation right now. Congressman Clay Higgins predicts there will be a brief extension to buy some time..:
CUT 9 (11) “sent to them”
Louisiana’s delegation has been pushing for reforms in the program that keep premiums affordable and don’t restrict coverage for flood-prone areas.

Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler says they are looking at replacing voting machines. Schedler says tampering with the current machines is remote, but a new system would further decrease chances of tampering. He is awaiting approval from the state Division of Administration.

Louisiana is experiencing some of the coldest weather we have seen in a while. Don Molino has more of the chilling news…:
Cut 1 (27) “I’m Don Molino”

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says when temperatures hit like this, they typically see an increase in residential fires. He says it’s not advisable to use space heaters for an extended period of time, but if you do…:
Cut 12 (09) “night long”

A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make significantly more than female professors, in some cases a difference of 20 to 30 thousand dollars a year. Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says additional research needs to be done where outside factors are considered but these numbers are correct…:
Cut 7 (11) “earn females”
LSU says the data used in the report is missing variables such as some salary offers being based on experience, education and other things.

The Advocate is reporting that LSU’s coaching staff will get a combined $115,000 in bowl bonuses.